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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.97, 787.93 and 322.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.97, 787.93 and 322.28 is: 444.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.97 : 787.93 = 322.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.97/787.93 = 322.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.97x = 787.93 × 322.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.97x = 253,936.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,936.72/570.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.75

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